Supply Chain Planning Supervisor (Transitions)

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We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

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Your Role:

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planning Supervisor (Transitions) who will manage and provide leadership for all Optodev P2 Planning activities. He/She will assist the Supply Chain Section Head in ensuring that the department key metrics and targets are met in terms of inventory management both for the local and offsite distribution centers. He/She will help to support the development of the Planners' technical knowledge and competencies, and will drive both local and global initiatives on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the activities of the Planning Team.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Work closely with the Customer Service Supervisor and Production Planner to ensure excellent service rate to the customers.
• Ensure that customer planners are well-trained and equipped on inventory planning tools.   
• Monitor inventory of finished goods and substrates through established KPIs.
• Maintain good inventory levels of finished goods and substrates that support forecasted demand and working capital target.
• Computes and reviews inventory targets and ensure that the level are appropriate to the forecasted demand versus.
• Optimize VMI calculation/replenishment to support utilization of production capacity where applicable or necessary.
• Lead the resolution of any cross functional customer and supplier issues within Transitions manufacturing facilities or distribution centre.
• Actively participate in projects relating to customers and suppliers including new product introduction and product transfers.
• Actively participate in Transformation projects.

A Portrait of a Suitable Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Sciences/Related Technical Discipline.
• 5-10 years experience in Supply Chain Planning in a complex and high volume retail or manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience and exposure
• Good knowledge in supply chain (demand/supply) planning and inventory management.
• Good verbal and written communication skill is essential.
• Good understanding of MRP system like MFG Pro, SAP and Oracle.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel and basic knowledge on other MS Office Applications, such as Word and Power Point.
• Project Management experience is an advantage
• APICS CPIM qualification is an advantage

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